Randomize Materials
Intelligent material randomization system for selected elements with customizable repetition cycles and material library integration.
Project Overview
This Dynamo script provides intelligent material randomization for architectural elements, allowing designers to quickly apply varied material patterns across selected elements. The tool is particularly useful for creating realistic material variations in facade designs and interior spaces.
The script enables users to select multiple elements, define a material library, and apply randomized material assignments with customizable repetition cycles. This creates natural-looking material variations that enhance visual appeal and design authenticity.
Key Features
- Element Selection: Choose specific elements for material randomization
- Material Library: Define custom material lists for randomization
- Repetition Control: Set how many times materials repeat in sequence
- Instance Parameter Support: Works with instance-based material parameters
- Randomization Algorithm: Uses List.Shuffle for true randomization
- Cycle Management: List.Cycle ensures proper material distribution
Technical Implementation
- Select Model Elements: User interface for element selection
- List Create: Material library definition by name
- List.Shuffle: Randomizes material order
- List.Cycle: Manages repetition cycles
- Element.SetParameterByName: Applies materials to elements
- Parameter Validation: Ensures instance parameter compatibility
Technical Specifications
Workflow Process
- Select elements using Dynamo Player interface
- Define material library by material names
- Set repetition cycle count
- Apply List.Shuffle for randomization
- Use List.Cycle for repetition management
- Connect elements with cycled materials
- Apply materials using SetParameterByName
- Validate instance parameter compatibility
Key Dynamo Nodes
- Select Model Elements: Element selection interface
- List Create: Material library creation
- List.Shuffle: Material randomization
- List.Cycle: Repetition cycle management
- Element.SetParameterByName: Material assignment
- String Input: Material name definition
- Number Input: Repetition cycle count
- Parameter Validation: Instance parameter check
Use Cases
Facade Design
Create varied material patterns for building facades and exterior surfaces
Interior Spaces
Apply randomized materials to interior elements for visual interest
Design Variations
Quickly generate multiple material variations for design exploration
Randomize Materials Video Demonstration
Watch the Randomize Materials Dynamo script in action, demonstrating intelligent material randomization for architectural elements.
Dynamo Player Interface
User-friendly interface for element selection, material library definition, and repetition cycle configuration.
Dynamo Graph Logic
Complete visual programming workflow showing material randomization algorithm and parameter assignment logic.